I also want to comment on the Klodt project. I find the project densities as positive. The property that is being replaced is a dilapidated industrial building that is very much an eyesore. Development along the Light Rail Corridor is a major positive improvement for the Longfellow Community and the city of Minneapolis. As a resident of the larger Longfellow community, I see the area along Hiawatha as a great opportunity to improve our community.
I am concerned that all projects coming forth along the corridor will receive the same resistance. I am not sure what the neighbors want. Some do want lower density. I do not think an area adjacent to 8-10 story mills should be town homes, single family or low density apartment buildings. I do hope the differences on design can be worked out rather than being the source of more controversies. We also should drop the innuendo about campaign donations. This only divides the community. I think it is too bad this development came up in an election campaign. The Klodt development on East 46th Street (which came up more than a year ago) was able to pass neighborhood support. We need to cooperate as neighbors and elected officials to make the best of this opportunity to provide a new look for our community. Tony Scallon Howe Neighborhood Longfellow Community REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
